In a data processing system, device, and method and a program storage medium, provided are data storage devices that store data and a data processing device that receives a list describing information about data stored in the data storage devices from the data storage devices and that receives and processes data selected based on the received list. Accordingly, a large amount of data can be processed with the data processing device irrespective of storage capacity of storage means.

In a data processing system, device, and method and a program storage medium, provided are data storage devices that store data and a data processing device that receives a list describing information about data stored in the data storage devices from the data storage devices and that receives and processes data selected based on the received list. Accordingly, a large amount of data can be processed with the data processing device irrespective of storage capacity of storage means.

A bookmark beacon system comprises a computer network, a wireless network configured to enable a wireless device to access the computer network, and a bookmark beacon that transmits a bookmark data packet to the wireless device. The bookmark data packet includes a resource address that enables the wireless device to retrieve information stored on the computer network.